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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,865.76, 99,290.71 and 60,261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,865.76, 99,290.71 and 60,261.10 is: 90,841.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,865.76 : 99,290.71 = 60,261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,865.76/99,290.71 = 60,261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,865.76x = 99,290.71 × 60,261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,865.76x = 5,983,367,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,983,367,404.38/65,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,841.85

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